[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Howling Bells — I'm Not Afraid
Album: Howling Bells
Avg rating:
6.7

Your rating:
Total ratings: 783









Released: 2005
Length: 2:36
Plays (last 30 days): 1
I've been where the sun don't shine
I've been where the trees have all died
I've been where there's no pathway or door
And I'm not afraid anymore

Been in a place where no one believes
The things that I said
Or the vision I'd see
So I had to protect my life
And not be afraid anymore
Fear is not real unless you want it be
At a level of yourself
It serves some need
You can let it go
Or hold on till the end
It's all up to you my friend

I've been where the sun don't shine
I've been where the trees have all died
I've been where there's no pathway or door
And I'm not afraid anymore
Comments (59)add comment
I like this, but don't hear The Beatles influence anywhere
 Janssen wrote:
whafrog wrote: It seems clearly universal, Working Class Hero intro ripoff.



I hate the dialogue surrounding which the artist ripped off the other artist. These are properly considered students. Naturally the student will reflect the offerings of the artists they admire. This how music evolved: passed down to students which, in turn, contributes to the students' future compositions. That being said, Led Zepplin defininitely ripped off Spirit in "Stairway to Heaven."
I like her voice....!
Not now....maybe later.
We were moving away from the border....no wait.....
 Dave_Mack wrote:

Is this what you get if the Broken Bells get fixed?

(I do like it, btw)



If Three Dog Night has Broken Bells and they get fixed, then they are No Bells. 
Ozzies have such a good sense for music (ha -- like, I mean, always!). I love this group like I love and miss Oz. Melbourne and Vic probably stole my heart, mind, & soul most, but I loved it all. Hey, great tune!
"Country goth." I love the new pasted together "this ain't like anything I've heard before" genre names.
 Dave_Mack wrote:

Is this what you get if the Broken Bells get fixed?

(I do like it, btw)



Deep Red Bells (Neko Case) and I, too, like it.
Is this what you get if the Broken Bells get fixed?

(I do like it, btw)
This is great! Better than the other songs from this album that RP has played.
The intro totally psyched me out thinking it was 'Preston Miller'
 slickdh wrote:

Im hearing it TOO!!   so much so, I thought that it was a new Over The Rhine CD..  At first I was dissappointed but have decided to be happy to have found a new band to listen to. 

Thanks RP

 
No, the voice is completely different, but the phrasing is similar. So take your pick: rhythm or tone.
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
"A working class hero is something to be..." if you want to be a hero just rip off a guitar riff from me..
 
It's an A minor chord, strummed with a "hammer-on" technique.  That sort of folk-music strumming goes back to medieval days - look up Nottamun Town, or more recently, Dylan's Masters Of War.
Reminds me of Gomezs' FEAR song.  In a good way.
 teapot wrote:
She reminds me of Laura Marling.
 
Related to Howlin' Wolf?  Do close friends call them Howlin' Bells?

She reminds me of Laura Marling.
 silvergirl wrote:
Swan, swan, hummingbird...

Anyone else hear that?
 


Yup came here to say this.

Oh, and it's "Swan, Swan H"
Bill and the girls!
working class hero.and singing different melody

Nice song — I hear the lead singer from "Devics" — gotta research!
Beautiful voice!
 Baby_M wrote:


I'm definitely hearing OTR in there. That's a good thing.
 
Im hearing it TOO!!   so much so, I thought that it was a new Over The Rhine CD..  At first I was dissappointed but have decided to be happy to have found a new band to listen to. 

Thanks RP

"A working class hero is something to be..." if you want to be a hero just rip off a guitar riff from me..
Swan, swan, hummingbird...

Anyone else hear that?
Backup singer??? She's got a really nice voice for lead. Are you implying that female vocalists should be relegated to backup?
ok, i gave it a listen.....she does have a nice quality to her voice, she can be a good backup singer....it's just not so impressive {#Neutral}
There is a dreamy quality to this.
Blimey...
LOVE her voice. Heavenly.
Now compare this to some of those "other" single singer girls...this has some real substance to it, interesting musical backgrounds.....very like able!
Where's "Setting Sun"?!!
Both familiar and unique at the same time.
ideola wrote:
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
I'm definitely hearing OTR in there. That's a good thing.
Janssen wrote:
It seems clearly universal, Working Class Hero intro ripoff.
Yup Am chord with a hammer on the d string.
erik_1099 wrote:
That intro acoustic guitar reminds me alot of the acoustic guitar on sections of The Final Cut.
Intro reminded me of Tenacious D's "Tribute"
That intro acoustic guitar reminds me alot of the acoustic guitar on sections of The Final Cut. MinMan wrote:
The guitar riff remindsme of The "Faithful" redition of Lennon's "A working class hero"
Exactly what I was going to say ("A Working Class Hero"). It's just about identical. Sorry for adding a redundant comment, but MAN! I was expecting Lennon's voice before the percussion snuck in. MinMan wrote:
The guitar riff remindsme of The "Faithful" redition of Lennon's "A working class hero"
I don't know, but I love their name!!
Love the ethereal feel to this. But MAN it is Short!
Wow, that one got over quick...
More bells Bill!
ideola wrote:
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
...and me of Neko Case. (Oops..already been mentioned)
Like the vocals, like the cover, the lyrics are pretty good...but as others have said, the guitar riff is basically note-for-note Working Class Hero. (and Lennon does it better)
The guitar riff remindsme of The "Faithful" redition of Lennon's "A working class hero"
As soon as you're born they make you feel.... uh.... plagiarized.
You can listen the whole album at NME.COM on their media player
Hoorah, we are all free now...
Wow, $30 at Amazon. Guess I'll put in on my wishlist.
ideola wrote:
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
Ditto on both counts.
Vocals remind me of Karen Bergquist of Over the Rhine. I like this.
whafrog wrote:
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
Well, REM's "Swan, Swan, Hummingbird" also intros with the same chords/guitar notes, basically.
whafrog wrote:
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
It seems clearly universal, Working Class Hero intro ripoff.
wow before she started singing that was working class hero!!
juliealice wrote:
Oh, I like this. Kinda reminds me of Neko Case (in a good way).
Thought of Neko, too.
Oh, I like this. Kinda reminds me of Neko Case (in a good way).
whafrog wrote:
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.
Yes.
Intro riff stolen from Working Class Hero, by John Lennon. I don't think the tone works with her "nice" voice.